1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-263. Rarity-3. Small Date, Small Fraction. AU-55 (PCGS).This handsome piece exhibits dominant golden-brown patina to both sides, the left third of the reverse with a bold swath of deeper steely-copper toning. Sharply defined despite the late die state, the strike is expertly centered and well executed in all regards. A few wispy handling marks are scattered about, the most significant a dull mark at the left obverse border, an equally dull mark in Libertys hair curls at the back of the neck, and a faint pin scratch across the junction of the neck and bust. This significant coin is not included in the Noyes census for the 1803 S-263 dies as published in the 2015 reference <em>United States Large Cents: 1802-181</em><em>4</em>, which is comprised of examples grading AU-50 to VF-30 by EAC standards. Noyes Die State D/D.
